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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.66, 1,189.46 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.66, 1,189.46 and 330.44 is: 495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.66 : 1,189.46 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.66/1,189.46 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.66x = 1,189.46 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.66x = 393,045.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,045.16/792.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.86

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